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Victim, accused in weekend homicide identified
By Medicine Hat News on November 14th, 2016
Medicine Hat police have released the names of the victim and the accused in this weekend’s homicide. The victim has been identified as Brenda Woloski, age 53, of Medicine Hat. Noah Harrison Bentley, 26, also of Medicine Hat, is charged with second-degree murder. A bail hearing was conducted and Bentley remains in custody. His next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested for weekend homicide
By Mo Cranker on November 14th, 2016
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker A 26-year-old man is in custody after a woman’s body was found at a house on the 800 block of Third St. S.E. Saturday night. The man was arrested for murder, said Insp. Brent Secondiak at a press conference Sunday at the Medicine Hat Police station, and more details will be released once ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One in custody after second homicide of November
By Mo Cranker on November 13th, 2016
Medicine Hat News An unidentified female was found dead and a 26-year-old male is in custody after the female’s body was found at a house on the 800 block of Third St. SE Saturday night, said Insp. Brent Secondiak at a press conference Sunday morning at MHPS headquarters. The male has been arrested for murder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thousands gather downtown to remember and honour
By Mo Cranker on November 11th, 2016
Medicine Hat News People of all ages and walks of life joined together Friday morning to show remembrance for those who have served or are currently serving Canada. The day began at the Esplanade where a packed theatre looked on as poems, songs, prayers and speeches were presented as part of the city’s Remembrance Day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Remembrance Day services scheduled for Friday
By medicinehatnews on November 10th, 2016
Remembrance Day services will be taking place in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas on Friday to honour the men and women who served, and continue to serve, their country, as well as honouring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in war time. The Robertson Memorial Branch No. 17 will once again be hosting its Remembrance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Autopsy: Weekend homicide victim died from ‘sharp force injury’
By Peggy Revell on November 8th, 2016
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell An autopsy performed in Calgary by a medical examiner says “sharp force injury†is the cause of death for the victim of a weekend homicide in Medicine Hat. Medicine Hat Police Service released a brief statement Tuesday on the autopsy results for 24-year-old Dustin Edward Hewer. Toxicology results aren’t expected for several months. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two Medicine Hat men charged with second-degree murder
By Medicine Hat News on November 7th, 2016
Second-degree murder charges have been laid against two Medicine Hat men following a weekend homicide. Jacob Peter Porfoun and Aaron Raj Anand-Ford, both 21, were charged following the death of 24-year-old Dustin Edward Hewer. Both remain in custody and will appear before provincial court on Nov. 8. Medicine Hat’s second homicide of the year occurred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATE: Two in custody following Saturday morning homicide
By Mo Cranker on November 5th, 2016
UPDATE Medicine Hat News Two men are in custody after an early morning incident in the city’s northeast left one man dead on Saturday. Medicine Hat Police Service responded to the 500 Block of 21 Street N.E. for a report of a disturbance and an injury to a male. Police and emergency services personnel attended ... Read More »
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